Job Description

From September 2026, our secondary provisions in Blackpool are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Mentor & Pastoral Support Worker to act as the vital bridge between academic achievement and a student's emotional well-being.

You do not need formal teaching qualifications for this role.

The Role & Impact

Operating inside a collaborative pastoral hub, you will work directly with young people facing complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges or attendance barriers.

  • Targeted Behaviour Mentoring: Run structured 1:1 or small-group mentoring sessions to build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience.

  • Crisis De-escalation: Respond safely and proactively to behavioural incidents, using trauma-informed approaches to help students calm down and successfully reintegrate into learning.

  • In-Classroom Re-engagement: Support pupils directly within standard lessons to keep them focused, tracking their success alongside the school's SENCo and Year Heads.

  • Family Liaison: Work with parents, care structures, and external agencies to ensure a supportive, unified approach to the child's welfare.

Who Makes an Exceptional Pastoral Professional?

This role requires a unique balance of a thick skin and a big heart. We strongly welcome applications from individuals with transferable backgrounds, including:

  • Youth Work / Youth Justice: Experience navigating community challenges or mentoring disengaged youth.

  • Sports Coaching / Outdoor Instruction: Individuals with an excellent physical presence who naturally establish clear boundaries through positive group dynamics.

  • Ex-Military / Service Personnel: Leaders who excel in high-pressure environments and model stability and routine.

  • Psychology / Criminology Graduates: High-potential graduates looking to gain critical field experience before pursuing educational psychology or specialised SEND careers.

What We Look For

  • Practical experience managing challenging behaviours in youth, care, or community coaching settings.

  • A strong baseline understanding of (or a deep desire to learn) trauma-informed practice, ADHD, ASC, and adolescent mental health..

  • An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process a new one immediately).

What's in It for You?

  • Funded Professional Development: Complete fully certified training pathways including Team Teach (positive de-escalation methods), Safeguarding Level 2, and Mental Health First Aid.

  • A Team that Has Your Back: Regular clinical debriefs, shared resources, and a highly supportive staff room environment.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant mentoring or behavioural support experience.